Although they are not as stunning as the terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi and Sa Pa in the northern upland, the rice fields in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa still have their own hidden charms.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized the honouring ceremony to honour a title “ Hero of People's Armed Forces” to Mrs. Vo Thi Thang, formerly member of Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, formerly director general of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism on September 10.
The ninth Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of ethnic groups in the Northeastern region, themed ‘Northeast – convergence, solidarity and development’, officially kicked off with a large-scale arts programme on September 10 in Bac Kan City, Bac Kan Province.
Ha Long city will host the Miss Tourism International 2015 beauty pageant from November 10 to 30.
Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced on September 7 the operation of a new air route linking Ha Noi and Hong Kong (China) using the 180-seat Airbus A320 plane, which is expected to boost tourism between the two sides.
A festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 10-13 to promote friendship and solidarity between nations.
(TITC) - According to General Statistics Office, international visitors to Viet Nam in August of 2015 estimated 664,985 arrivals, increasing 12.0% over last month and 7.5% over the same period last year, following the positive growth in July of 12.1% and 5.1% respectively.
A “Vietnamese Cultural Night” gala featuring traditional art performances and fashion shows was held on August 12 at the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library Archive (NYHS) in New York.
Viet Nam’s nature and daily life coupled with tangible and intangible culture will be featured at the fourth Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards through the lens of photography aficionados, as heard at a ceremony to launch the event held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 12.
Bananas and food made from bananas are popular among the Thai ethnic people of Yen Chau district, Son La province. They are an indispensable part of their major ceremonies and special occasions.
The Vietnamese Cultural Days in the US kicked off in Washington D.C. on August 8 to mark the 20th founding anniversary of Viet Nam-US diplomatic ties (1995-2015).
Quang Tri citadel on the bank of river Thach Han was the site of fierce battles during the US war in Viet Nam. The site became the tomb of tens of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national liberation.